John S. Farnsworth,a former Naval officer, being sent to jail for selling United States Naval secrets to Japan in Washington D.C.,United States. Policemen escort accused traitor out from a building as cameramen record the event.
United States Kellett YG-1C autogiro lands in front of United States Capitol in Washington D.C. Pilot Lou Leavitt seen in cockpit of the craft. He takes off again.
Clara Mortenson in a wrestling match with Rita Baker in Washington D.C. Clara Mortenson wins the title of the Champion Girl Wrestler. Rita Baker keeps the match from going one sided but goes down to defeat in 10 minutes and 30 seconds. Huge crowd watches the match.
Woman's Christian Temperance Union (WCTU) members speak and protest the ending of prohibition, in Washington D.C. Women members pose. One of the member states that she won't drink and that she will do everything to stop others from drinking alcohol. Another member prays and says that she wishes prohibition would come back. All of them say Amen three times.
James J Farley, campaign manager and postmaster-general, speaks as reelected President Franklin D. Roosevelt, stands at his side, during Democratic Party victory dinner to celebrate FDR's second term, at the Willard Hotel, in Washington, DC. Vice President, John Nance Garner joins Roosevelt and Farley, at the podium. Scenes are partly interupted, as National Anthem is played. The President's son, James Roosevelt, approaches the podium, shakes hands with Garmer, and speaks briefly to his father who hands him a paper. View from a balcony, of the celebrants in formal attire mingling and socializing.
Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court Justice Hugo Black seen before cameras. Views from outside house at 3122 Tennyson Street NW, Washington DC where he addresses the nation to admit his membership in the Ku Klux Klan (KKK). He addresses the nation through radio and admits his membership before joining the Supreme Court for its new session. Views of people gathered outside the house (and ambient sound there is heard). View of many different men, women, and families as they listen to radio broadcast in their homes. People gathered close to radios for the address. Brief few words of the Black's address are heard near the end of the clip.